[PCA] JOB OPPTY: Chief Scientist // NatureServe (Arlington, VA)

[Krone, Elizabeth C]

*Overview: Full time

NatureServe seeks a respected scientist in the field of biodiversity informatics to join the Executive Team as Chief Scientist, a Vice-President level role. Ideal candidates will be highly collaborative individuals with a commitment to conservation and a desire to help shape the future of an established but quickly growing organization. The individual who assumes this role will work closely with NatureServe’s Vice President for Data and Methods, as well as the Vice President for Technology and Partnerships, and report to the Executive Vice President for Programs.

*Duties:

  *    Provide strategic leadership for NatureServe's scientists, by: implementing the State-of-the-Art Conservation Science pillar of NatureServe’s 2022-2026 Strategic Plan; and, with the Vice President for Data and Methods, guiding the strategic development of data, methods, tools, and integrated information products that result in significant enduring benefits in the conservation of biological and ecological diversity.
  *   Oversee the implementation of scientific projects to meet timelines within budget targets.
  *   Provide thought leadership and serve as a spokesperson to elevate the role of NatureServe in key scientific organizations, inspiring a range of stakeholders to engage with NatureServe’s mission.
  *   Develop and maintain partnerships with national and international organizations such as federal and subnational agencies, professional organizations, and academic institutions to enhance development and application of scientific standards, methods and products for the conservation of biological and ecological diversity.
  *   Raise public and private funds to support scientific activities, including by seeking contracts from private and government entities and by seeking philanthropic support from individuals and institutions in collaboration with NatureServe’s Philanthropy team.
  *   With other NatureServe leaders, engage scientists throughout the NatureServe Network in the ongoing development, documentation, and deployment of scientific protocols that support the collection and analysis of consistent biodiversity data across the Network.
  *   Publish methods, results, and other documents that advance effective conservation action, including through peer-reviewed venues and as whitepapers.
  *   Contribute to Government Relations, Public Relations, and Network Relations initiatives.
  *   Other duties as assigned by the President and Executive Vice President for Programs.
*Location: Arlington, VA

*Compensation [or Pay Scale]: $140,000 - $150,000

See the full announcement: https://app.trinethire.com/companies/31463-natureserve/jobs/70140-chief-scientist

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